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The Devil's Brood

The Plantagenets Series 1

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Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France.

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Professor Robert Bartlett tells the extraordinary story of England's most dysfunctional, yet longest-ruling, royal dynasty. Henry II forges a mighty empire encompassing England and much of France. His sons, Richard the Lionheart and John, then turn on their father and each other, bringing the dynasty to the edge of annihilation.

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Tue 8 Jan 201923:00

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Robert Bartlett
Producer	Jamie Simpson
Director	Jamie Simpson
Executive Producer	Chris Granlund

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